Highgate Cemetery

Highgate Cemetery

Bill Brandt

1934

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

Bill Brandt shot *Highgate Cemetery* around the 1930s. It’s a black-and-white photo from his years shaping British photography. His work mixes social life, class, and hard times with humor and sharp eyes. He brought fresh vision to Britain in the 1930s. Coming from Europe, his angles and light felt new. He saw everyday scenes in surprising ways. Check out another Brandt photo at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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